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How to pronounce:
cigarette
Definition:
(nou) finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌsɪɡəˈret
Examples:
He is smoking a cigarette.
There was a pall of the cigarette smoke.
She can't smoke a cigarette.
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Common mistakes of cigarette pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners stress the second syllable "garette" instead of the first "cig". This results in "ˌsɪg.əˈrɛt" instead of the correct "ˈsɪg.ə.rɛt". Tip: Focus on emphasizing the first syllable when pronouncing "cigarette".
- Overemphasizing "ette": Many people pronounce "ette" too strongly, leading to "ˈsɪg.əˌrɛt" instead of "ˈsɪg.ə.rɛt". This can make the word sound unnatural. Tip: Keep "ette" softer and more connected to the rest of the word.
- Skipping the schwa: Some learners omit the schwa sound in the second syllable, saying "sigaret" instead of "cigarette" ("ˈsɪg.əˌrɛt"). This can lead to misunderstandings. Tip: Remember to include the schwa sound to maintain the correct pronunciation.
- Mispronouncing the final "t": A common mistake is to pronounce the final "t" too softly or not at all, resulting in "cigaret" ("ˈsɪg.əˌrɛ") instead of "cigarette". Tip: Ensure the "t" is clearly articulated at the end of the word.
- Confusing vowel sounds: Some may mispronounce the vowel in the first syllable, saying "sah" instead of "sig" ("ˈsɪg.əˌrɛt"). This alters the word significantly. Tip: Practice the "i" sound, as in "sit", to get the first syllable right.